Circular Economy Policies Committee reviews implementation strategy of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031

Circular Economy Policies Committee reviews implementation strategy of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031

Abu Dhabi: H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council, chaired the second meeting of the Council’s Policies Committee for the year 2023. During the meeting, H.E. affirmed that the UAE, in line with its wise leadership’s directives, attaches great importance to the development of an integrated circular economy system in the country through the launch of national policies, initiatives and strategies. These efforts continue to contribute to the UAE’s sustainable economic development, in line with the principles of the 50 and the UAE Centennial 2071 goals, he noted.

The meeting reviewed the implementation plan of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031, which was adopted by the UAE Cabinet in March 2023, highlighting its prominent role in promoting sustainability in the country over the next decade.

H.E. Bin Touq said: "The development of the policy is an important milestone in accelerating the country’s transition towards a circular economic model based on sustainability and development. With this, the Committee has intensified its efforts and we continue to collaborate with our partners in the federal and local government entities and the private sector to facilitate the implementation of the policy. We are also working towards